(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) It’s hard to believe that a simple raindrop could be hazardous, but a recent study shows that hummingbirds actually adjust the way they fly in order to avoid being taken out by rain. Learning about how these intelligent birds adapt their flights according to the weather can be beneficial to the way we navigate aircrafts. Read on for more details on how hummingbirds can help our aerospace navigation. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESEARCH) Animals communicate with each other in complex ways, yet do you know how they acquire the use of language? Have you ever wondered if animals have regional accents? These thought provoking questions are thoroughly explored by an array of animal experts. Read more to find out the answers to these inquiries and many more posed about this intriguing subject. — Global Animal
(WILD ANIMAL CAMS) The number one most viewed live streaming video of all-time is back! Last year it featured two bald eagles from Decorah, Iowa hatching and raising their chicks. Now the same eagle parents are back with a set of two brand new eggs. Watch the video to see the adorable eagle family grow.—Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Researchers have found that wind speeds over Antarctic seas are increasing—making life a bit easier for local albatrosses. Increased wind speeds help sea birds make shorter foraging trips and, as a result, the local birds have grown in size. Could too strong of winds become problematic? Read on to learn more. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED PARROTS) WASHINGTON DC — The Philippine, Yellow Crested, and White Cockatoo will be placed on the endangered species list, which will protect them from illegal poaching and trade. This is great news since their population began decreasing years ago. Learn more about these amazing birds and their will to survive. — Global Animal
(SANDHILL CRANE) KENTUCKY — The peaceful Sandhill Crane will be hunted this winter during its Kentucky migration period. This proposition by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) has sparked controversy but luckily, progress on the bill has been minimal. Find out why the hunting of these birds is cruel and unnecessary. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE/STREAMING VIDEO) It’s wild! Millions swooped in to this bald eagle nest to watch the egg hatching. Now, the live video feed of the Eagle Cam in Decorah, Iowa is a fascinating bird’s eye view into family life in an eagle’s nest. We love how sharp the video quality is, as though we’re fellow wild beings experiencing the world from a treetop.
Bigger isn’t always better, but if you’re a bird in a hot climate that larger beak will keep you cool. Scientists study the correlation between beak size and climate and find that a 133-year old theory isn’t just a myth.
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